SynthesisJournal of epidemiology and global health2025
The Risk of Depression Among Burn Injury Survivors; A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
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- Effect of PERMA Model on Anxiety, Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms and Quality of Life in Patients With Scar Plastic Surgery After Burn.Actas espanolas de psiquiatria · 2026Article
- Effects of Moist Wound Healing Strategy on Healing Time of Burn Wound Donor Sites and Patients' Depression/Anxiety Symptoms.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2026Article
- The effects of transitional care intervention on health outcomes in burn patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences · 2026Review
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Abstract
backgroundDepression is a prevalent psychological complication among burn injury survivors. Affected patients face increased risks of prolonged hospitalization, additional surgical and reconstructive interventions, higher healthcare utilization, and suicidal ideation. This systematic review and meta-analysis quantified depression prevalence by severity and examined factors associated with post-burn depression.
methodsWe searched twelve databases from inception to 14 June 2023. We included clinical studies comparing the demographic, burn-related, or management-related factors between patients with depression and patients without depression among burn injury survivors.
resultsOf the pooled 2,957 patients from ten articles, 36.8% experienced depression. Among those with depression, 33.1% had mild, 34.0% had moderate, and 10.8% had severe depression. Meta-analysis indicated an overall depression prevalence of 60.7% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 44.5-74.8%). Patients with total body surface area > 30% had 2.48 times higher risk of depression. Age, gender, marital status, burn type, burn degree, and burn site did not significantly influence risk of depression among burn injury survivors.
conclusionDepression affects approximately two-fifths of burn survivors, with one-quarter experiencing moderate depression and one-tenth severe depression, especially in major burns. Systematic psychological assessment and standardized mental health interventions are warranted to optimize recovery and quality of life.
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